Serving 103 students in grades 3-5, Philip Latendresse School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
33%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
46%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Philip Latendresse School?
103 students attend Philip Latendresse School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Philip Latendresse School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philip Latendresse School?
Philip Latendresse School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Philip Latendresse School offer ?
Philip Latendresse School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Philip Latendresse School part of?
Philip Latendresse School is part of Baraga Area Schools School District.
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